Flood emergency declared in Hancock County; Resources available for residents with damaged property

HANCOCK COUNTY, Ind. - Authorities in Hancock County officially declared a flood emergency on Wednesday.




A county spokesperson confirmed Hancock County Homeland Security has been surveying areas impacted by heavy flooding for damage. A FOX59/CBS4 crew followed Hancock County officials who were conducting damage assessments on Wednesday afternoon.

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Photos courtesy of Hancock County Homeland Security and Hancock County 911.




"We have a lot of low-lying areas in the county," said Misty Moore, Director of Hancock County Homeland Security. "... So, the water tends to come up through the foundation and then pour into the lower level living areas."




The flood emergency declared Wednesday covers damage caused by floodwaters from April 2-6. With the emergency declaration in place, county authorities have begun to provide resources to those impact by recent flooding.




Calling 211 is the easiest way for flood victims to begin to access resources available to them. By calling 211, property owners can begin to report damage their homes, sheds and other buildings sustained.




More information on Indiana 211 is available here. Updates from Hancock Homeland Security are available on the department's Facebook page.




Sam Faletic contributed to this report.



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